2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 355 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Rainier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (306 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Buick | SsangYong |
Model | Rainier | Musso |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 376 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |